Todd McFarlane creates the character Spawn, who would become one of the most iconic anti-heroes in comic book history.
Spawn makes his first appearance in Spawn #1, published by Image Comics, marking the debut of the character's ongoing series.
The animated series Spawn premieres on HBO, bringing the character to a wider television audience with mature themes.
The live-action Spawn movie is released, starring Michael Jai White as Spawn, expanding the character to the big screen.
Spawn undergoes a significant costume redesign in the comic series, altering his visual appearance and marking a new era for the character.
Todd McFarlane launches 'Spawn Origins,' a digital archive allowing fans to access past Spawn issues digitally, modernizing access to the series.
Spawn returns with the 'Spawn Resurrection' miniseries, relaunching the character's storyline and appealing to new readers.
Al Simmons works as a highly skilled CIA operative and assassin, carrying out covert missions around the world.
Simmons is betrayed and murdered on a mission, leading to his death and descent into Hell.
In Hell, Simmons makes a pact with the demon Malebolgia to return to Earth to see his wife, inadvertently becoming a Hellspawn.
Spawn returns to the living world but discovers he has changed physically and possesses necroplasmic powers with no memory of his former life.
Spawn encounters and fights the Clown, a demon known as Violator, who serves as a mentor and antagonist.
Spawn understands the extent of his necroplasmic powers and the consequences of using them, including a time limit for his existence on Earth.
Spawn confronts Jason Wynn, his former CIA colleague who was instrumental in his death and corruption.
Spawn regains memories of his life as Al Simmons, affecting his motivations and decisions moving forward.
Spawn becomes a key player in the ongoing conflict between the forces of Heaven and Hell, struggling to maintain his own moral code.
Spawn uses his powers to protect the innocent and punish the guilty in the city he now calls home.
